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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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